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W14 LTD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,935 mi
Last recorded37,935 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 LTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 37,935 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 37,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,172 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 36,403 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,017 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 36,003 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,667 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 26,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,391 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,494 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to cords

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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W14 LTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W14 LTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W14 LTD registered?

W14 LTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W14 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W14 LTD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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